Canadian home economists and professionals in related fields1 (individuals, teams, or organizations) are invited to apply for grants to support projects carried out in the developing world.
1 graduates from a university program in home economics, human ecology, nutrition, family studies, consumer studies, and related areas
LEVEL OF GRANT: Awards totaling up to $4,000 will be granted annually. More than one award of lesser value may be granted.
PROJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED: To support a Canadian home economist/human
ecologist:
- To make a link with a home economics/human ecology/family and consumer studies association in another country to exchange ideas which have strengthened their education or service program to disadvantaged women and families.
- To take part in a seminar or conference and make a presentation here in Canada and in that country, billeting costs to be the responsibility of the host group. The cost of airfare will be subsidized.
- To conduct an evaluation for projects (for example NGO projects) which have been completed and where there is a potential for future cooperation with international partners.
- To match NGO or other partnership funding to allow a proposed project between international partners to proceed. These projects must involve home economists in their implementation.
- To allow a home economist from a developing country, who is involved in a Canadian partnership project, to travel to Canada to work with a group of home economists to further their partnership. Only airfare will be subsidized; billeting costs will be the responsibility of the Canadian group.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: March 21: World Home Economics Day. The committee will consider requests for application extensions. See further details here.